EAM Jaishankar discusses Sudan situation with U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly
The Hindu
External Affairs Minister S, Jaishankar speaks to UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and discussed the evolving situation in Sudan
External Affairs Minister S, Jaishankar has spoken to UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and discussed the evolving situation in Sudan, as India stepped up efforts to evacuate its stranded citizens from the strife-torn African country.
Mr. Jaishankar, who arrived here in Colombia's capital from Panama, on April 24, announced the launch of the mission 'Operation Kaveri' to bring back the stranded Indians from Sudan that has been witnessing fierce fighting following a power struggle between the regular army and the RSF.
"Spoke to UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly just now. Discussed the evolving situation in Sudan," he tweeted on Thursday.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that his government has commenced a “large-scale” evacuation effort to help British nationals leave Sudan.
"The government has begun a large-scale evacuation of British passport holders from Sudan on RAF flights. Priority will be given to the most vulnerable, including families with children and the elderly,” Sunak tweeted.
Mr. Jaishankar took to Twitter to share images of the Indian evacuees after their arrival at the Delhi airport.
"India welcomes back its own. Operation Kaveri brings 360 Indian nationals to the homeland as first flight reaches New Delhi," he tweeted.
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